P-51

[PF_Lizard]

Originally Posted by David603

The P51 is using the cockpit from the P47 Thunderbolt.

Haha oh yeah, how did I not notice that? I've flown the both the Thunderbolt and the Mustang loads in Pacific Fighters.

I just loaded it up to check. It seems so obvious now. I guess I just concentrate on whats on the other side of the gun sight

The P-51 has a lot more square, 'modern' look doesn't it; a bit like the FW190 (Which I think looks like the interior of an 80's car!) lol Must have been awesome to fly back then.

[thundermuffin]

Couldn't agree with you guys more. I did wonder if it was harder because of the added weight of the rockets. Hopefully it is a little bit more forgiving in MP w/o them, but, currently, I cannot fly it w/o combat flaps.

[Burtonboy05]

Originally Posted by PF_Lizard

It's certainly more rewarding. The Spitfire is so maneuverable it's hard to go wrong. The P-51 can still handle well, you just have to have to be smooth with her.



lol The first time I out-turned a 190 (without spiraling into the forest) I literally punched the air!
Once you master the handling, the 190's start to drop like flies.

Any tips of advice. I can't fly the p-51 that well at all lol. I've shot down a few 190's in sim mode but the was fluke more than anything. I really struggle to out turn Gerry.

[haitch40]

sorry to ruin the party but i prefer the spit because it turns better i think a turn fighter can beat a BnZ fighter (with a lot of WEP usage)

[PF_Lizard]

Originally Posted by Burtonboy05

Any tips of advice

Take the elevator sensitivity down 3 or 4 blocks and just be smooth with all you inputs. It takes some practice to not yank the stick when you're in trouble (especially when you're plummeting headfirst into the ground).

To gain on a bandit, I do lots of yo-yo's and don't copy their feints; they love the rolling scissors though so careful you don't overshoot.

Do some lag turns too - don't always try to tighten the radius. The 190 has good acceleration so will fair better out of that move than you.

Originally Posted by haitch40

sorry to ruin the party but i prefer the spit because it turns better i think a turn fighter can beat a BnZ fighter (with a lot of WEP usage)

Oh yeah don't get me wrong, the Spit is still my favourite! Awesome plane (according to my extensive virtual experience lol)
But like you said, it takes a different style to fly well. It's like going from a sports car to a muscle car. Both are capable, just different.